Readying for the KW

[Spud_Monkey]

Mostly they don't understand what CPL means.

"Critical" Parts List

 

[DMiller]

A Few pieces arrived today, the Speedo Rotor, a few small parts for cab air valve and a u-joint, Yoke was incorrect but the MHC boys located the correct one, be here tomorrow.

 

[Truck Shop]

I have five good used yokes would have gave you one, but shipping would be more than a used one is worth,
plus it probably would got lost in shipment.

 

[DMiller]

Once again, WISHING I lived far Closer TS, so much available out there that does not here for some reason. Local Yards that salvage HD Class 8s here had nothing, all been sold, MHC found the correct one where it is one of three New Ones that are in system in the US as to Eaton parts locator. You are quite correct again as to Eaton parts thinning down!!

 

[DMiller]

View of Business end last night, slid together as supposed to, scared me!!

 

[BigWrench55]

I’m always nervous when things go smoothly.

 

[DMiller]

Should be further ahead with this after the weekend, even as Xmas will be at this as we already had Family Xmas.

 

[DMiller]

Today has been productive, So Far. Cab ride control changed, trans assembly completed, trans back under chassis, front shaft support bearing on.

 

[Spud_Monkey]

Looks like a good time to change out the battery cable to 4/0 DLO, looks little sad over there.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324129954037
Terminate it with some lugs from Ancor to get the most of it.
https://www.ancorproducts.com/en/products/Terminals-and-Lugs/Heavy-Duty-Lugs/4Or0-AWG

 

[DMiller]

Are new cables, Just filthy from the cold pressure wash!! Hot cable is in a Sheath.

 

[DMiller]

So rain shut much of the business down today, just busy work for now so was asked if I wanted the day off, DID NOT HAVE TO ASK Twice!!

in the shop awhile. Y'all can have a laugh I righted the engine, did some paint work to those areas buried behind other stuff and set the clutch. Bores are clean and burnished, deck is not fully cleaned where will do that once set back in frame. Next up front structure then set it.

 

[DMiller]

BTW, that old 2" spline shaft I swapped in a truck Many Sleeps ago, been rattling around in my toolbox since like 1983/84. Just have to remember to Rotate Counter Clockwise (Anti Clockwise for our Studious UK AU and EU friends) once get all of the assembly into position before tighten down.

 

[DMiller]

An epiphany, the Yellow "Cat" paint from the Local F&H Store was TOO Yellow, as it dried became MORE Allis Yellow so HAD TO GO AWAY!!! Off to Carquest on Thursday afternoon and NEW CAT Yellow procured, it is BACK to CAT Yellow. At least has two coats now!

 

[JPV]

Looking good! Why do you rotate counter clockwise before tightening the clutch down?

 

[crane operator]

Looking good! Why do you rotate counter clockwise before tightening the clutch down?

If his old input shaft is like mine, the splines are beat up on the one side, so to line up the clutch, you want to bump it off the worn splines.

 

[DMiller]

CO hit that nail pretty hard! Was the reason it was replaced so long ago, step wear on pull side so rotate the shaft back to set plates on Good side of Spline. Slips right in or out.

 

[DMiller]

Today's progress was pretty well clean and re-install. Sleeves cleaned up well, was most concerned of Seals grooves. Tomorrow Gear Train and Front Cover, a Little MORE paint, possibly set in frame.

 

[DMiller]

A little progress for today
Cannot for love nor money locate the new front crank seal.

 

[DMiller]

That old Input Shaft

 

[Truck Shop]

If his old input shaft is like mine, the splines are beat up on the one side, so to line up the clutch, you want to bump it off the worn splines.

Or slide clutch assembly on the transmission and install as a unit, only have to line up pilot. Tighten bolts
through inspection cover.